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as in judge
chiefly British
a public official having authority to decide questions of law
received a stiff sentence from one of the harshest beaks in all of London
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Recent Examples of beak
At the Make Art Zone, Semmerling will lead an activity for kids to make their own bird puppets with a moveable beak free of charge.
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Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In either case, neither of their beaks is very long.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Lowthorpe unhurriedly reflects Helen’s sense of wonder, taking the time to admire the hawk’s plumage and the deadly weapons that are its talons and beak.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Chisel-type beaks are pointed, strong and heavy, allowing birds to drill or dig into wood to find food or create nests.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for beak
Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In either case, neither of their beaks is very long.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Lowthorpe unhurriedly reflects Helen’s sense of wonder, taking the time to admire the hawk’s plumage and the deadly weapons that are its talons and beak.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Chisel-type beaks are pointed, strong and heavy, allowing birds to drill or dig into wood to find food or create nests.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beak
Noun
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Sanders actually pantomimed his answers, moving his mouth with no words coming out and smiling throughout.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Bolding responds as his daughter takes a step back and puts a hand over her mouth.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Pterosaurs were prehistoric predators that dominated the skies with pointed snouts that could catch prey on the move or from the water, according to National Geographic.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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The clip, filmed from a few feet away, shows the saxophone player continuing unfazed as the Dalmatian raises its snout and vocalizes in rhythm.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And in fact, a jury -- a jury may look at this, and certainly, as Dan said, a judge will look at this.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Everyone, the perpetrators, the defendants, the judge, the whole community, would just pour their hearts out.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Before, actors would in be suits and the actor would wear a giant mask so the Predator's mandibles and jaws were controlled by filmmakers.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Brawnier females with powerful mandibles act as bodyguards, protecting the colony from intruders.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Then my nose, feeling air go in and out and smelling the aroma of my room.—
Jack Korngold,
Rolling Stone,
28 Sep. 2025
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But even though breathing through your nose is better than breathing through your mouth, taping your mouth shut isn’t the best way to fix the issue.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In addition to yards of open grassy areas for Pickles and Franklin to roam freely, there is a pool, sauna, pickleball court, outdoor kitchen, and lots of shaded or umbrella-covered seating.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Both sides have been meeting to negotiate a resolution to the fight even as the legal challenges played out in court.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Here, Lloyd clamps a muzzle — part fetish club, part Bane — over Lucky’s mouth while Pozzo pushes him in a wheelchair (the actor, Michael Patrick Thornton, uses a chair).—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
29 Sep. 2025
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Something many people forget is that light recoil is as great an asset for a cartridge to have as high velocity, heavy bullets, and staggering amounts of muzzle energy.—
Jack O'Connor,
Outdoor Life,
24 Sep. 2025
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The red light went on, and with a smile his face, Hartman looked at the Wild bench and strutted to the corner of T-Mobile Arena, as the rink went mostly silent.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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Once at the jail, Galarza was seated in the pre-booking area on a bench next to another inmate, who was handcuffed on one arm.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Beak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beak. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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